UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

1720 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.325.8100

For 50 years, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has focused on delivering innovative eye care and pioneering breakthroughs in the preservation and restoration of eyesight. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. Our outstanding services and accomplishments include:

One of the few facilities in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology

One of the busiest eye care centers in the nation

One of only two Level 1 Ocular Trauma Centers in the United States with a 24/7 eye emergency department

The only dedicated facility in Alabama specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the eye

16 dedicated operating rooms which support more than 11,000 eye surgeries annually

Named in 2017 as one of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review

Pioneering developments in surgical instrumentation, devices, and procedures used by ophthalmologists around the world

Home to a comprehensive eye research program and the state’s only accredited ophthalmology training program provided by the UAB Department of Ophthalmology

Images and Videos

"Complex Vision” has been restored to its original glory at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, providing both patients and passersby the opportunity to visually interact with the artwork the way it was originally intended in 1976.

Colorful Agam Sculpture Back in Place at Callahan

As one of the few eye hospitals in the country devoted to sight restoration, Callahan provides departing patients an opportunity to see something as beautiful as “Complex Vision.” Its rejuvenation reminds us all that seeing clearly is a precious gift.

After being hit in the eye with a bottle rocket, Dianne Peterson underwent sight-saving surgery at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital.

Fireworks Eye Injury

Leave fireworks to the pros, UAB eye doctors say

Dianne Peterson was just a bystander when a firework hit her in the eye on July 4th. The damage to her left eye was severe. Instead of celebrating, she had eye surgery at midnight. See her story of caution.

Take a look back at 50 Years In Sight of Alabama's only dedicated eye hospital.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital 50th Anniversary

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital 50th Anniversary

Since 1963, the nation has looked to UAB Callahan Eye Hospital for innovation and breakthroughs in sight restoration, and we've delivered. We invite you to take a look at our story as it unfolds through the eyes of so many who have helped write it in our video tribute titled "50 Years In Sight."